The rest of the process involves choosing your data plan, which is rather straightforward. It starts at $20 monthly for unlimited calls and texts, plus $10 per GB for data. So 6GB a month will cost you a total of $80. Project Fi phones (currently on the Nexus 6 is the only choice) hop between T-Mobile, Sprint, and public Wi-Fi networks for coverage.

Another perk is that you’re rebated for any unused cellular data. There’s also no overage charge; you just pay the usual cost of the higher-tiered plan. There are, however, no family plans available.

The story behind the story: Google’s Project Fi is the company’s effort to shake up the wireless industry. It had some success with this model through Google Fiber, as companies like AT&T and Comcast have started to offer faster Internet speeds that match the “Gigabit” service from the Internet giant. If more consumer-friendly plans or network-switching capabilities go mainstream, Google will already have made a positive impact on the wireless industry.

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